Modi praises successful placement of Indias first imaging satellite in orbit

New Delhi:- The Indian Space Research Organisation once again created history on Friday morning by successfully carrying a payload weighing more than 2,300 kg into the correct orbit using a GSLV rocket.
In a post, Modi said, “Another remarkable achievement by ISRO and a proud moment for our nation. The successful launch of GSLV-F17 carrying India's first imaging satellite, EOS-05, from the geosynchronous orbit is a reflection of the excellence, innovation and growing capabilities that define India's space sector.”
The Prime Minister said that the growing partnership between ISRO and Indian industry is adding new strength and scale to the country's space programme and expanding India's capabilities across the entire space ecosystem.
The launch marked the space agency's first success for the year 2026. The EOS-05 satellite was successfully placed into the desired sub-geosynchronous transfer orbit approximately 18 minutes after lifting off from the Sriharikota Space Centre.